Tommy John, legendario lanzador, fallece a los 83 años

Tommy John, legendario lanzador, fallece a los 83 años

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El ex lanzador de Grandes Ligas Tommy John falleció a los 83 años el 14 de agosto en Terre Haute, Indiana, después de un periodo en cuidados paliativos, informó NBC News el 16 de agosto. Días antes, John anunció que se retiraría de la vida pública mientras seguía tratamiento contra el cáncer de vejiga y agradeció al fallecido Dr. Frank Jobe la cirugía que lleva su nombre, según NBC News.

También canceló su participación en el Old-Timers’ Day de los Yankees en el Yankee Stadium por motivos de salud, informó MLB. com. Una semana antes, había usado la ceremonia del Old-Timers’ Day para agradecer a la organización de los Yankees, a la familia Steinbrenner y a los aficionados, señaló USA Today.

Actores

Tommy John New York Yankees Steinbrenner family Dr. Frank Jobe

Ubicaciones

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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16 de agosto de 2026
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Former MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at age 83
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at age 83

NBC News • 16 de ago 18:18

Tommy John, the former major-league pitcher whose name is associated with a pioneering elbow surgery, died at age 83 after a period in hospice care.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies
Ex-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies

ESPN • 16 de ago 17:56

Tommy John, the former New York Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery extended his career and gave rise to a common procedure, died at 83 in Florida.

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Tommy John, Yankees great who had surgery named after him, dead at 83
Tommy John, Yankees great who had surgery named after him, dead at 83

New York Post • 16 de ago 17:22

Tommy John, a left-handed pitcher who won 288 major-league games and underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction that now bears his name, died at age 83 while in hospice care in Bradenton, Florida.

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Ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83
Ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83

Fox News • 16 de ago 17:17

Tommy John, the former New York Yankees pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery became a standard procedure for pitchers, died at age 83.

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Tommy John dies
Tommy John dies

MLB.com • 16 de ago 17:03

Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, a four-time All-Star who won 288 games and pioneered a now-common elbow surgery, died at age 83.

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10 de agosto de 2026
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Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye amid health issues
Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye amid health issues

NBC News • 10 de ago 14:32

Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, 83, announced he will withdraw from public appearances while undergoing treatment for bladder cancer, thanking the late Dr. Frank Jobe for the surgery that bears his name.

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9 de agosto de 2026
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Tommy John sends farewell message to Yankees fans on Old-Timers' Day
Tommy John sends farewell message to Yankees fans on Old-Timers' Day

Fox News • 9 de ago 13:23

Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, 83, used Old-Timers’ Day to thank the organization and fans as he confronts ongoing health challenges.

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Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, synonymous with elbow surgery, releases farewell post
Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John, synonymous with elbow surgery, releases farewell post

Newsday • 9 de ago 04:14

Tommy John, 83, posted a thank-you note to the Yankees and fans after his cancer returned and he entered hospice care in Florida.

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8 de agosto de 2026
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Tommy John misses Old-Timers' Day for health reasons
Tommy John misses Old-Timers' Day for health reasons

MLB.com • 8 de ago 20:14

Former pitcher Tommy John announced he will not attend Saturday’s Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium due to health reasons, while reflecting on his career and the impact of the surgery that bears his name.

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Tommy John shares emotional goodbye message on Yankees Old-Timers' Day
Tommy John shares emotional goodbye message on Yankees Old-Timers' Day

usatoday.com • 8 de ago 18:56

Former pitcher Tommy John used Yankees Old-Timers’ Day to express gratitude to the organization, the Steinbrenner family and fans as he confronts ongoing health challenges.

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